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FBC 460T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 460T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 76,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,375 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 75,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,712 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 71,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,344 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,247 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,943 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,324 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,324 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,199 miles

Co content very weak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from n/s rear hub

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f and o/s/f upper trunions have slight wear

Fail 27 Jul 2011 47,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f and o/s/f upper trunions have slight wear

n/s/r axle hub oil seal is leaking axle oil

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,540 miles

both steering rack arm drumsticks have slight wear

n/s/f and o/s/f lower trunions have slight wear

n/s/r axle hub has a slight leak of oil

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension trunions have slight wear

Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,505 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both steering rack arm drumsticks have slight wear

n/s/f and o/s/f lower trunions have slight wear

n/s/r axle hub has a slight leak of oil

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension trunions have slight wear

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,722 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r axle oil seal has a slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 34,447 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 34,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 31,885 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,885 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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FBC 460T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBC 460T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FBC 460T?

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What year was FBC 460T registered?

FBC 460T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 27 September 1978.

Is FBC 460T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 460T shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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